German (then) French (now)
The two milestones in a life-long journey of language learning
Seeking Tranquillity in France
Reflections on life's changing trajectory—professional transitions, moving between countries, cultural adaptation, and social integration.
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Useful and recent advice for French residents on taxes, power utilities, mobile and broadband providers, and great beaches !
Recent tidbits from Service-Public.fr
Artificial Intelligence was created in Man's Own Image, and that makes me worry
Is supra-human reasoning capacity delivered with super-human capacity for deception and bullshit ?
Revised U.S. guidelines for visas issued to students and journalists
New restrictions will apply from 15 September 2026
French agency acts to regulate the use of "tracking pixels"in email communications
The CNIL has set a deadline for compliance to privacy regulations governing the use of digital tracking mechanisms used with vendors' and service providers' emails
How can you tell when you've really integrated into life in France ?
It doesn't necessarily involve bérets or marinières
Duxbury Days and the 4th of July
Three days of surreal small-town amusement to celebrate the nation's birthday
European Union citizens, mobility, and the European Health Insurance Card
The sponsor of your EHIC changes when you move countries within the E.U.
Living at home, abroad ? Or planning an international move ?
Celebrate an anniversary of finding community among like-minded folks at Home Abroad
Managing your American financial life from abroad isn't always easy
As an American living abroad, don't expect routine interactions with U.S. companies to be seamless